The 4 Best Parking Apps for Spain in 2026
Paying for on-street parking from your phone avoids two things that cost money: running out of time and needing coins on you. And booking a car park space in advance is usually thirty to fifty per cent cheaper than simply driving in. In this guide we compare the 4 best apps for parking in the city in 2026.
Apps to Pay for On-Street Parking and Book a Space
Parking apps to pay for regulated on-street parking from your phone, extend the time remotely, book a discounted space in a car park and find where you left the car.
Top pick
EasyPark
Free · 10M+
Best overall
4.8
654K reviews
TopApps analysis
EasyPark works in hundreds of European cities with the same account and lets you extend or stop the session remotely, paying only for what you use.
EasyPark is Europe's leading parking payment app: pay for metered street parking from your phone in hundreds of Spanish cities and 20+ countries, extend your time remotely without walking back to the car, and stop the meter when you leave so you only pay for the time parked. No more ticket machines and loose change.
Pros
- Pay for street parking without visiting the meter
- Extend or stop your time remotely
- Works in 20+ European countries
Cons
- Small service fee per transaction
- Not available in every municipality
- Requires registering a card
Telpark
Empark · Free · 1M+
Widest coverage in Spain
4.7
142K reviews
TopApps analysis
Telpark, from Empark, covers more Spanish municipalities than any other for regulated on-street parking, and also runs its own car parks.
Telpark, from the Empark group (Spain's biggest car park operator), pays for on-street paid parking in 150+ cities and also opens the barrier at more than 300 car parks: drive in and out with your phone, no ticket needed. Discounts at partner car parks and the option to cancel minor fines round out the service.
Pros
- Paid street zones plus 300 car parks in one app
- Cancel minor parking fines from your phone
- Backed by Spain's largest car park operator
Cons
- Less coverage than EasyPark outside Spain
- Service fee varies by city
- Ticketless entry only at partner car parks
ElParking
Free · 1M+
The most complete
4.7
42K reviews
TopApps analysis
ElParking combines on-street parking, car parks, EV charging and even tolls in one app, with very good coverage across Spain.
ElParking is the Spanish driver's Swiss army knife: pay for regulated street parking in over 100 cities, book car parks, check cheap petrol stations, pay motorway tolls and even handle the ITV roadworthiness test. That all-in-one approach sets it apart from apps that only do parking. Nearly 4 million drivers use it.
Pros
- All in one: parking, fuel, tolls, ITV
- Regulated parking zones in 100+ cities
- Discounted car park bookings
Cons
- So many features clutter the interface
- Fees vary by service
- Limited coverage outside Spain
Parclick
Free · 500K+
Best for booking a car park
4.6
9K reviews
TopApps analysis
Parclick is a car park search engine with advance booking: it compares prices at nearby facilities and the saving over driving in is significant.
Parclick is the specialist in booking parking ahead of time: it compares prices at city-centre car parks and lets you reserve a space days in advance with discounts of up to 70% off the drive-up rate. Handy for trips to Madrid, Barcelona or any large city where parking is an expensive ordeal.
Pros
- Book parking with up to 70% off
- Compares prices at city-centre car parks
- Guaranteed space before you leave home
Cons
- Built for bookings, not on-street pay-and-display
- You have to plan ahead
- Cancellations subject to each car park's terms
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best app for paying on-street parking?
It depends on your city, because each council has its own authorised operators. Telpark and ElParking cover the most Spanish municipalities, and EasyPark is the best choice if you also drive around Europe, since the same account works in hundreds of cities. The practical move is to check which one is authorised where you park before deciding.
Do these apps charge a fee?
Yes, almost all of them add a small fee on top of the parking charge, usually a percentage with a minimum. In exchange you only pay for the time actually used and can extend it remotely, which normally more than makes up for it compared with a meter, where you pay upfront for time you often do not use.
Can I extend the time without going back to the car?
Yes, and it is the main advantage of these apps over the meter. You extend the time from the app wherever you are, and you can also stop the session early so you do not overpay. Bear in mind that most local rules set a maximum parking time that the app cannot exceed either.
Is it worth booking a car park in advance?
In big cities, very much so. Booking through Parclick or ElParking is usually considerably cheaper than the drive-up rate, especially for stays of several hours or a full day, and it guarantees a space in areas where finding one is hard. For stays under an hour the difference is smaller.
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